You finally get some time to yourself after a long day. However, your alone time is slowly becoming chaotic because the events of the day keep unfolding in your mind. Did you lock the door? Have you paid all your bills? What will happen tomorrow? Overthinking triggers negative thoughts and anxiety, two factors that negatively affect your mental health. If…
Stress, anxiety, and depression affect us to varying degrees. For some people, the effects are mild and will naturally subside. For others, these symptoms are overpowering and may impact your mental health in the long term. Over time, stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest in your body through undesirable symptoms, such as sweating, trouble concentrating, and possibly hyperventilation. If your…
If your child is entering high school, university, or vocational training, this year can be a stressful time for them. Students must conquer the mounting pressure of countless tests, portfolios, presentations, and school interviews. A bad outcome, a failed achievement, or any negative feedback can significantly set back their academic goals. All the school stress may potentially jeopardize their mental…
No matter what your job is, work can get stressful sometimes. A project deadline comes unexpectedly, a colleague may need urgent help, or an unexpected situation can throw your day’s schedule off track. When you are juggling multiple responsibilities, your work stress will accumulate faster than you anticipate. Becoming too stressful will make work seem unpleasant, causing you to feel…
Parenting is a rewarding journey at the best of times, but it also comes with many stressful challenges. When you are home all day with the kids, life can become a marathon of high-octane activities. From feeding to cleaning to entertaining, you can feel frazzled with no end in sight. There will be hectic days when your parental stress reaches…
COVID-19 has been tough on couples. Whether you have been married for 30 years or are starting a new romance, being in a relationship bubble during the pandemic is a challenge. We are under a lot of stress with work, childcare, and the daily routines we used to take for granted. Anxiety is at an all-time high for some people,…
As we embark on a new year, many people use this time to start fresh and make various changes to their lives. A popular activity around this time of year is to make a list of new year resolutions. These could be small or large personal goals that describe our hopes, our ideas, and our aspirations for the upcoming months.…
As the winter holiday season approaches, this is an eventful time of the year filled with constant festivities. The upcoming weeks are marked by a flurry of activities, from holiday shopping to party planning. While these holiday celebrations can be exciting, they are also potential sources of stress and frustration. With so many events unfolding in rapid succession, the high…
Halloween is a festive occasion every year, marked by themed decorations, imaginative costumes, and lots of delicious sweets for your children. This year’s Halloween comes with an uncertain twist, as the coronavirus pandemic impacted our usual activities and traditions. Many past holidays, from Easter to Canada Day, had been downsized because of COVID-19. Due to the current circumstances, Halloween is…
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, many employees have transitioned to a new lifestyle of working from home. Initially, this was meant to be a temporary arrangement to enforce social distancing rules in the workplace. Over time, we have grown fond of the comfort and convenience in our home offices. As we recover from the ongoing pandemic, working from home…